Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta
Malta: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2002)
19.38 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 490.0%
World rank
146th
of 178 countries
All-time high
213.35 million constant 2024 US$
in 1964
All-time low
-9.57 million constant 2024 US$
in 1989
Years of data
43
1960–2002
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta, 1960–2002
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2002, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta stood at 19.38 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is up 490.0% on the previous year and up 194.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta peaked at 213.35 million constant 2024 US$ in 1964 and was at its lowest, -9.57 million constant 2024 US$, in 1989.
Malta ranks 146th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 151.48 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 115.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.5% |
| 1962 | 100.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1963 | 194.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +92.7% |
| 1964 | 213.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 168.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.0% |
| 1966 | 169.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 155.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.8% |
| 1968 | 176.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1969 | 145.32 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.8% |
| 1970 | 172.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.0% |
| 1971 | 120.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.3% |
| 1972 | 99.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.3% |
| 1973 | 168.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +69.5% |
| 1974 | 116.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.8% |
| 1975 | 154.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.4% |
| 1976 | 139.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 128.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.8% |
| 1978 | 137.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 150.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 43.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -70.7% |
| 1981 | 164.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +274.3% |
| 1982 | 82.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.2% |
| 1983 | 140.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +71.0% |
| 1984 | 35.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -74.5% |
| 1985 | 54.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.9% |
| 1986 | 15.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -70.7% |
| 1987 | -2.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -117.6% |
| 1988 | -5.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +87.0% |
| 1989 | -9.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +82.1% |
| 1990 | 8.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -192.8% |
| 1991 | 35.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +299.3% |
| 1992 | 6.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -81.5% |
| 1993 | 53.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +717.8% |
| 1994 | 74.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.4% |
| 1995 | 15.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -78.7% |
| 1996 | 108.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +584.5% |
| 1997 | 36.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -66.2% |
| 1998 | 35.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 41.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 39.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 3.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -91.8% |
| 2002 | 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +490.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Malta's 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 662.25 million constant 2024 US$, 3% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +717.8% | 6.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 53.76 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1996 | +584.5% | 15.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 108.56 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2002 | +490.0% | 3.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 159.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 100.68 million constant 2024 US$ | 213.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 138.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 99.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 172.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 164.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 108.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 39.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 143 Niue 28.77 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 144 Malaysia 26.48 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 145 Thailand 20.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 147 Turks and Caicos Islands 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 148 Seychelles 16.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 149 Barbados 16.48 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malta was 19.38 million constant 2024 US$ in 2002, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 213.35 million constant 2024 US$ in 1964.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.57 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989.
- How does Malta rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Malta ranks 146th out of 178 countries with data for 2002.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.